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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-06-2016, 10:39 AM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,323,605

Posted By ShadowTS

When changing brake pads (from the stock ones) to...

When changing brake pads (from the stock ones) to new ones (Ferodo DS2500, plus oil and brake lines), how many km should I drive before tracking? Could I go directly to the track?

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

03-22-2016, 07:10 AM

Replies: 2

Wheels setup advice to learn drifting

Views: 3,168

Posted By ShadowTS

Wheels setup advice to learn drifting

I need some setup suggestion to start learning to drift on the race track.

On my stock power 86 I'm going to use my HPDE aftermarket front wheels 17x7,5 ET35 with Neova AD08R rubber, to have grip...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

02-25-2016, 05:39 AM

Replies: 157

Oil leak solved - Raceseng billet aluminum cam plate

Views: 65,701

Posted By ShadowTS

Moved to imgur for you: ...

Moved to imgur for you:

http://i.imgur.com/D6PcA7q.png

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

02-08-2016, 12:32 PM

Replies: 157

Oil leak solved - Raceseng billet aluminum cam plate

Views: 65,701

Posted By ShadowTS

If you look at parts diagram you will see that...

If you look at parts diagram you will see that the automatic has a vacuum pump where the manual has the plate to close the hole.

See here, 6FC is automatic, 6F is manual
...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-21-2015, 10:22 AM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,323,605

Posted By ShadowTS

Hi Mike, I had my car aligned. I've...

Hi Mike,

I had my car aligned. I've suggested the mechanic to maximize the front camber, and set 0 toe front, and a little toe in back (0.05° - 0.1° each tire).
I forgot to tell the shop to...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-08-2015, 05:17 AM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,323,605

Posted By ShadowTS

Hi @CSG_Mike, I'll soon go to track with my...

Hi @CSG_Mike,

I'll soon go to track with my car in sporadic events, 4-8 days a year, with 1-2 20 minutes sessions each. My car is stock, excluding Sparco 17 wheels and Yokohama Neova AD08R (as per...

Forum: Forced Induction

08-25-2015, 12:11 PM

Replies: 11,295

Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread

Views: 3,424,107

Posted By ShadowTS

I'm on the waiting list, I suppose I'll approach...

I'm on the waiting list, I suppose I'll approach the top of the list in very few months or less. However I've just noticed, reading old posts, that there are no OFT ESC maps for EU calibrations or EU...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

07-17-2015, 10:38 AM

Replies: 27

Pilot Supor Sport 225/45 or Pilot Sport 3 215/45

Views: 12,099

Posted By ShadowTS

FYI it seems that Michelin PSS are now available...

FYI it seems that Michelin PSS are now available in Europe (at least in Italy) in 215/45 R17. They are listed on our national Michelin website and available in some of the major online Europe dealers.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

04-19-2015, 07:44 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,323,605

Posted By ShadowTS

Can you also suggest a tire a step lower (Max...

Can you also suggest a tire a step lower (Max Perf) that will survive some track events (newbie, not pro driver), excluding Michelin PSS?

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

04-19-2015, 07:37 PM

Replies: 22

Toyo R1R vs Kumho Ecsta XS for DD and AutoX

Views: 4,590

Posted By ShadowTS

How much noise do the Kumho Ecsta XS produce? The...

How much noise do the Kumho Ecsta XS produce? The official dB rating is not much higher than many other tires, and definitely lower than the AD08R. Is it comparable to directional tires?

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

04-19-2015, 07:29 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,323,605

Posted By ShadowTS

Unfortunately not available here. The only...

Unfortunately not available here. The only alternative is the AD08R. I'll but the Kumho, I hope they won't be to noisy on the street.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

04-19-2015, 04:35 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,323,605

Posted By ShadowTS

I'll also add that I'm not an experienced track...

I'll also add that I'm not an experienced track driver, but a newbie. I've red a lot of your posts suggesting to start with good but not extremely grippy tires to better learn the limits of the car....

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

04-19-2015, 04:32 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,323,605

Posted By ShadowTS

Hi, yes, I've done a lot of research. The main...

Hi, yes, I've done a lot of research. The main doubt is going with Extreme Performance or Max Performance (PSS excluded), not the exact tire inside the group. This is also because, for example, in...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

04-19-2015, 04:57 AM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,323,605

Posted By ShadowTS

I need to buy summer tires for daily driving +...

I need to buy summer tires for daily driving + 3/4 occasional track events every season. I have to stick to 215/45 R17 because of law issues, I can't go with 225, and Michelin Pilot Super Sports are...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

04-13-2015, 06:23 AM

Replies: 4,468

Sticky: Will this fit? (width, offset and tire size Qs)

Views: 1,427,311

Posted By ShadowTS

Hi guys, I want to buy a set of Sparco...

Hi guys,

I want to buy a set of Sparco Assetto Gara, which in Europe are available in 17x7 +38 or 17x7.5 +35. I'll stay with OEM size tires 215/45. I know that to mount the wheels I need the...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

04-08-2015, 06:15 PM

Replies: 200

Khazzy's SWP BRZ Limited

Views: 67,170

Posted By ShadowTS

Even if the thread is dead and the car was...

Even if the thread is dead and the car was sold... Maybe soeone still have some info about the Sparco wheels. I understood they are Sparco Assetto Gara 17x7.5.. What is the offset? Is the color the...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

02-03-2015, 05:50 PM

Replies: 44

Wheel Directory: Sparco Assetto Gara 17x7.5 +48

Views: 34,269

Posted By ShadowTS

Are these wheels with 63,3 hub? Can you use a...

Are these wheels with 63,3 hub? Can you use a 63,3-56,1 hub ring?

Forum: Forced Induction

02-02-2015, 05:25 AM

Replies: 11,295

Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread

Views: 3,424,107

Posted By ShadowTS

Hi fenton, Many thanks for your reply. So I...

Hi fenton,

Many thanks for your reply. So I suppose I'm on the list! I've no problem at all with the wait, I still don't have the car, she will be here in 15 days, but I really like the ESC...

Forum: Forced Induction

01-31-2015, 03:39 AM

Replies: 11,295

Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread

Views: 3,424,107

Posted By ShadowTS

Thanks for the clarification, I'm fine if the...

Thanks for the clarification, I'm fine if the shipping cost is some hunder dollars, I'll also have to pay the customs here, which will raise the cost of some other hundreds euro.
I'm also already...

Forum: Forced Induction

01-30-2015, 08:58 AM

Replies: 11,295

Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread

Views: 3,424,107

Posted By ShadowTS

Hello guys, I've tried to contact both Robftss...

Hello guys, I've tried to contact both Robftss and fenton via PMs to ask for the shipping price to Europe (Italy), and to be eventually put on the waiting list if the total price shipped will be ...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

01-30-2015, 08:41 AM

Replies: 27

Pilot Supor Sport 225/45 or Pilot Sport 3 215/45

Views: 12,099

Posted By ShadowTS

Instead of the PS3 I would have chosen the...

Instead of the PS3 I would have chosen the Yokohama V105, since they are the most similar to the PSS on may of the independent tests. For the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 I've noticed the opposite...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

01-30-2015, 08:38 AM

Replies: 27

Pilot Supor Sport 225/45 or Pilot Sport 3 215/45

Views: 12,099

Posted By ShadowTS

In Italy can only fit tires of the sizes reported...

In Italy can only fit tires of the sizes reported on the car's slip/document. Since the only wheel size the GT86 is sold with is the 215/45, we only have this size on the slip/document. To have...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

01-28-2015, 09:01 AM

Replies: 27

Pilot Supor Sport 225/45 or Pilot Sport 3 215/45

Views: 12,099

Posted By ShadowTS

Hi Chris, I believe that other people here...

Hi Chris,

I believe that other people here have not checked your country: UK. Basically I think that Michelin Pilot Super Sport are not available in Europe in 215/45/17. I'm in the same situation,...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

08-26-2014, 03:53 PM

Replies: 26

Slight smell when revving high

Views: 6,612

Posted By ShadowTS

Revv the car for a second at a stop with the...

Revv the car for a second at a stop with the clutch depressed, and compare the smells, they are probably the same :thumbsup:

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

08-21-2014, 08:19 AM

Replies: 4

Reliability of engine with short block replaced

Views: 4,640

Posted By ShadowTS

If I take the car to a Toyota Dealer/mechanic, is...

If I take the car to a Toyota Dealer/mechanic, is there any test they can do to tell me something about the reliability or the status of the engine? Cylinder compression test?

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

08-11-2014, 05:58 PM

Replies: 4

Reliability of engine with short block replaced

Views: 4,640

Posted By ShadowTS

Reliability of engine with short block replaced

Hello,

I'm a new member of FT86club and a long date fan of the FT86 project from Europe. Since the first concept car I knew I want this car, but with a limited budget I'm finally approaching used...

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